Title: Danger on the Nile
Author: Veronica Scott
Genre: Paranormal Romance, Ancient Egypt
Book Blurb:
1550 BC.
Mayet is a newly appointed priestess at the temple of Isis in a southern Egyptian border town. When enemies attack the city, she must flee alone with a sacred effigy to keep the invaders from claiming it and using it for their own magic rituals. Joining with other refugees from the stricken city, she has to hide the statue from curious eyes and comfort her companions as if she was a learned, senior priestess. They all look to her for leadership on their desperate trek north. With the enemy close on their heels, Mayet stumbles over an ancient, abandoned fort, where her party takes refuge. Surrounded and trapped by the invaders, she faces a bleak future.
Khay is a high-ranking Egyptian officer, sent by Pharaoh to negotiate treaties with various southern tribes. He and his soldiers narrowly escape an ambush at the city where Mayet’s temple was located and are on the run from the invaders when he sees the shelter of an abandoned fort. Now he and his men are also trapped inside the stout walls with no food and no hope of rescue. Yet he has no regrets for the priestess leading the refugees is the woman the goddess Isis has shown him in a vision, the one who could become his wife.
Together Mayet and Khay must find a way to bring their people to freedom. Will Isis listen to pleas from such a fledgling priestess? Khay comes from a famous family, smiled upon by other gods – will any of them come to his aid? As the pair struggle to stay alive and save the other Egyptians, attraction grows and unites their hearts. But is there to be a future in this world, or only in the Afterlife?
My Review:
On the run from invaders and secreting a goddess effigy, Mayet is led on an incredible journey where danger surrounds her. Can she risk her heart and become Khay’s beloved or is she destined to be a priestess? Danger on the Nile is a riveting paranormal romance set in Ancient Egypt. The story captivated my heart from the beginning. The characters are vibrant and fascinating. The world-building is immersive. The narration is descriptive, emotional, and lush. Danger on the Nile is truly unforgettable.
Let’s start with the world-building. Veronica Scott blends Ancient Egypt with paranormal romance, complete with historical accuracy intermixing with Egyptian mythology. It’s woven so seamlessly I could not discern fact from fantasy. Every aspect appears realistic, and I didn’t want to leave this world.
Next, let’s chat about these characters. Mayet is a wonderful heroine. She’s unsure of herself and her abilities. She’s got faith in the goddess, Isis, and that makes a huge difference. Her journey is fraught with obstacles. Will she survive the invasion and keep the effigy safe? Her vulnerability connects her to readers. My heart went out to her again and again.
The descriptive narration details every scene down to the last detail. The setting is turbulent times in Ancient Egypt. Veronica Scott’s narration makes for an intoxicating reading experience. I couldn’t stop reading.
If you’re looking for a paranormal romance full of action, lush characterization, and romance set in Ancient Egypt, you’ll want to read Danger on the Nile.
My Rating: 5+ stars
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Author Biography:
USA Today Best Selling Author
Veronica Scott grew up in a house with a library as its heart. Dad loved science fiction, Mom loved ancient history and Veronica thought there needed to be more romance in everything. When she ran out of books to read, she started writing her own stories.
Seven-time winner of the SFR Galaxy Award, as well as a National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award, Veronica is also the proud recipient of a NASA Exceptional Service Medal relating to her former day job, not her romances!
She read the part of Star Trek Crew Member in the official audiobook production of Harlan Ellison’s “The City On the Edge of Forever.”
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Reviewed by: Nancy